Bed & Breakfast Ad Astra, Florence
Expert reviews
“There is no other address quite like it in Florence. Seductively at home in a 16th-century palazzo overlooking Europe’s largest private walled garden, this uber-chic guesthouse rocks.”
“AdAstra is among my very favourite hotels in Florence, both for its privileged setting in one of the city’s great private gardens, and for its very special atmosphere. Inspired by the concept of a Parisian hotel particulier, this boutique hotel has the feel of an aristocratic private apartment.”
What guests liked
- Private garden
- Helpful staff
- Beautiful rooms
- Comfortable beds
- Excellent Wifi
- Top location
All you need to know
Located on 53 Santo Spirito Via Del Campuccio, this beautiful luxury hotel offers guests the best of hospitality amenities and facilities. The hotel building is stylishly designed to depict the elegance of the city while the rooms are adorned with the most beautiful decors.
Bed & Breakfast Ad Astra is grandiose, featuring bright colors in its lobby and features fancy chandeliers hanging from its ceiling. The hotel offers guests a good view of the city while the surrounding of the hotel is filled with the most popular restaurants, cafes, and bars.
Ad Astra is excellently located near some of the city’s most fascinating places and buildings. The hotel is located within a ten-minute walk from the famous Pitti Palace while the famous Santo Spirito Basilica is located a short 10-minute walk away from the hotel.
The Ponte Vecchio bridge is located 1 km away from the hotel while the closest airport to the hotel is the Florence Peretola Airport which is 5 km away.
The hotel rooms are furnished with wooden floors and modern décor, creating an elegant feel and atmosphere. A comfortable stay is guaranteed in the stylish suites provided by the hotel.
The rooms in the hotel are fitted with the latest in hospitality amenities and facilities such as free Wi-Fi for high-speed internet access, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and air conditioning. The private bathroom includes conveniences such as a hairdryer, bathroom slippers, and bathrobes.
The hotel restaurant provides the best Italian cuisines.
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Recent guest reviews
9 May 2024
Beautiful stay. The staff was wonderful and very helpful.
Beautiful building and rooms. Loved the gardens.
3 May 2024
What a wonderful dreamy villa! It takes you back to the 16th century where you can feel the elegance and authenticity in
Every thing: the location, the friendly staff, the breakfast, ..
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3 May 2024
Peaceful.
We chose Ad Astra for the lovely terrace and view. We were happy to stay in Oltrano because we have visited Firenze before.
3 May 2024
Bellissimo
Just the wow factor of garden The neighbourhood The ambience
Squeaky door
25 April 2024
Wonderful place for a short city break. Extra special!
Fabulous property, central and great garden
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22 April 2024
The hosts and all the staff were very friendly and helpful , the gardens you overlook are stunning breakfast was very go
Quirky but comfortable rooms , spotlessly clean
The only downside is the slightly musty smell due to it being a very old place
13 April 2024
Exceptional
breakfast was excellent location was on the other side of Arno green area the property is breathtaking and the staff was amazing!!
8 April 2024
Exceptional
Fantastic location and full of style!
That we had to leave….
2 April 2024
Wonderful stay in a unique property I will not forget
Such a unique property with about 20 rooms. Stayed in the king room with terrace access and the view of the garden each morning and sunset was most calming. The room decor is unique, fun and still respectful of the original property. Location is great too! All the staff I met were great, especially Giada, Anastasia and Andrea.
Guests expecting comprehensive hotel facilities and services should look elsewhere but anyone seeking a unique and restful place to stay in Florence should definitely consider Ad Astra
18 March 2024
Best experience in all my travels in Europe
Beautiful boutique hotel with stunning views of the private grounds. Delicious breakfasts. Excellent service. Staff is very knowledgeable and attentive. Excellent location few blocks from great restaurants and walking distance to all the major sites. Walking distance to catch tours. I will definitely stay there again when I am in Florence.
5 March 2024
Beyond compare - location, atmosphere, feeling of being at home (you wish)
Beyond compare - location, atmosphere, feeling of being at home (you wish)
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1 March 2024
Comfortable and romantic spot in florence
Very nice and quiet. Staff is so kind and hospitable. We loved our room. Easily walkable to main attractions. Close to some of the most delicious restaurants.
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22 February 2024
A wonderful stay. The staff were welcoming, helpful and wanted to look after us. It felt very homely.
Authentic and beautiful. Full of charm. The terrace overlooking the gardens is spectacular. Our room separate from the main palazzo was spacious and comfortable. A fantastic large bath and a view of the gardens. The location is fantastic. Quiet and peaceful yet a 19 minute walk to the Ponte Vecchio. There are lovely restaurants nearby
We couldn’t walk in the gardens
20 February 2024
I wish each hotel experience was as nice as AdAstra. Simply splendid
Beautiful grounds to overlook. Very helpful staff. Quality room
The breakfast was good with really nice food but the coffee could use improvement. The espresso came from pods and the coffee was full of grounds. Also more hot food selection like eggs or oatmeal would be nice to see but I was filled up with the fresh fruit and hard boiled eggs.
20 December 2023
A unique and incredible place to stay. Located away from the crowds in a peaceful part of the city.
Wow this was truly a unique and wonderful experience. This was a special treat to celebrate our recent engagement and my fiancée's 30th birthday and it did not fail to disappoint. The character of the building was amazing and the location, in a quiet peaceful idyll but within walking distance of all the main sites, was unbeatable. Totally unexpectedly we were offered a free upgrade to the King Suite and I have never been in a room quite like it with a huge, comfortable bed and a private terrace with views over the stunning walled garden. The staff made you feel right at home and offered some really good tips on local restaurants and attractions and being able to come back and relax in the 'living room' area really felt like a home from home. The breakfast was also delicious. Hopefully we will be able to come back here sometime again.
18 December 2023
Wonderful
For those people who do not want a regular big hotel this is perfect. Small but palatial and nothing too much trouble for the staff.
All was perfect
12 December 2023
Exceptional
Breakfast was amazing. Staff was super nice
The ambience spray that is used in the rooms is overpowering and strong especially if you have any fragrance allergies. We had to sleep with all the doors and windows open. I would suggest not using that spray.
29 November 2023
Super experience in a historical setting super close to city center but still enjoying the lovely garden
The setting is amazing and the service is top notch- you arrive and 3 min later you feel at home
All good - a petty we could not store the bikes inside but understand this might spoil the historical character of the place
27 November 2023
Very good
breakfast was great. the location is beyond the normal. Expect a stunning location with great views on private garden.
there is no possibility to store the bikes, and nearby it is also very difficult
25 November 2023
Excellent hotel for europe
the lobby and the gardens
carpet in the bedroom
19 November 2023
A*, Gold star, Five star…Ad Astra deserves every star going
Stunning decor, lovely staff, such a comfy bed
9 November 2023
Wonderful romantic stay in a magical place
We revisited Florence after our last trip 30 years ago, and had an absolutely delightful stay at Ad Astra Suites. To know we were staying in an historical house in a quiet but authentic neighbourhood of Florence was wonderful. The staff were so friendly and helpful. We loved the room, the view and the relaxed approach.
7 November 2023
A magical blast in a romantic city full of surprise and chance encounters with incredible people.
The style, the feel, the atmosphere, the guests and the employees were all exceptional.
There was very little of negative impact and such that there was was eclipsed by all that was good.
21 October 2023
Fabulous
The locationm was superb as was the staff
11 October 2023
Fabulous
Superb location in a quiet part of the City within easy walking distance to all the major attractions. Excellent rooms with the private garden providing a fantastic view whilst enjoying breakfast on the terrace. Very friendly staff who recommended some superb local restaurants away from the usual tourist traps.
10 October 2023
Highly recommended! Just the right blend of quirky comfort
The breakfast was wonderful, and only exceeded by the location on the tables overlooking the beautiful gardens.
30 September 2023
Our stay was awesome
Beautiful
16 September 2023
This a seriously great place to stay!
Full of character Bit like staying in someone’s palace!
Nothing at all!
12 September 2023
Fabulous
Great
9 September 2023
It was a great experience. There was a mix up with Booking as I had paid for an upgrade but Booking never communicated i
Beautiful property.
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7 September 2023
The staff were so friendly and happy to help and the position and setting of the house are gorgeous
The setting though one is not made obviously aware that the garden is only for looking at It may be the largest private garden in Europe but one isn’t even allowed to stroll in it
Our room was a very odd shape and felt a bit squashed in with no view
1 September 2023
Exceptional
A beautiful surprise. Great Location and wonderful surroundings .
1 September 2023
Exceptional
Friendly, helpful and super efficient staff. Beautiful surroundings.
19 August 2023
Exceptional
Fabulous location
7 August 2023
Charming hotel with beautiful gardens
Nice staff, cleanliness, amazing rooms in historical building
24 July 2023
Unique and charming hotel in quiet area but walking distance to great restaurants and attractions
Very charming hotel with beautifully appointed room. Particularly impressive bathroom. Reception was super helpful about giving recommendations and ordering taxis. The staff was all very friendly and kind.
It was a little dark in our ground floor room. Also, it would have been nice if the reception had longer hours because we had to do self check in and that was tricky. Plus we sometimes wanted to ask a question but then realized it was already off-hours.
18 July 2023
One of the best city centre apartment/hotel I`ve ever stayed in
Fabulous quality hotel with fantastic view overlooking the huge private estate/gardens. Peaceful and yet convenient location
6 July 2023
Nice quiet hotel
Loved location . At first I thought it’s too far from Duomo and main attractions but later I understood that I made great choice staying there because it was quiet and garden made all day stress go away. Yes we can’t use it (the garden) but it’s ok it’s nice touch to have breakfast on the terrace overlooking the garden
My biggest complaint was the pillows. O my god it was soo uncomfortable! I had neck pain for weeks and could not sleep well half of the night . Totally ruined my existence. In general bad was not great also, but pillows were just awful.
26 June 2023
Had a wonderful stay.
The place is very peaceful, has a historic feeling to it which makes it special.
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23 June 2023
We had an amazing stay!
We found the breakfast to be excellent and our room was spectacular as well as very clean. The property itself was very scenic and relaxing. The hotel staff were also very helpful and accommodating. Overall it was an excellent stay!
20 June 2023
Exceptional
We loved everything about the property. We came to Florence during the summer, so it was very hot. It was nice to have a room with air conditioning when we came back. The art around the hotel made the stay so fantastic! The property was absolutely stunning, and the history is even cooler. Ad Astra was our first stop on our European honeymoon trip, and my wife and I agreed that we will come back for our big anniversaries.  Additionally, I want to say thank you to the staff for being so kind for helping us get reservations, taxis, and informing us about different things we could do. Thank you, Leonardo and staff! 
The only thing that I wish would have been possible, would've been to walk the gardens. However, there are many beautiful gardens around Florence that you can walk in. 
12 June 2023
Great stay, loved the beautiful view of the gardens and the location within Florence.
The property was very well-maintained, well decorated, and quiet. Tucked within a more quiet neighborhood in Florence, it was the perfect location to get away from the crowds and enjoy the city. Everything you could want to do was also a short walk away from restaurants, shops, local sites, etc. The staff were extremely kind and helpful and made our stay great. I absolutely loved this hotel and would return again in the future.
12 June 2023
Fab stay and an ideal location if you have a car, to be able to park your car for free is a big plus
Breakfast was adequate - bought to your room on a tray so for us not as nice as actually going and sitting down for breakfast and only one drink etc
Everything was great
8 June 2023
A very calm and relaxing spot in a really great location
Beautiful setting, very quiet. gorgeous room and terrace. Close to everything and lots of great bars and restaurants close by.
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29 May 2023
Our favorite hotel during our Italy trip
Stunning rooms, nice breakfast spread, and gorgeous property!
20 May 2023
The staff were very friendly and efficient and a beautiful setting.
I’m not big on breakfasts, so it was fine for me the juice was very sweet and artificial
The bed pillows, they were like sleeping on bricks
9 May 2023
Green oasis in the middle of the city
It's a lovely property surrounded by a beautiful garden that gives a feeling of escape from the hassle and bustle of the city. Very well located, 10' walk to Porto Vecchio. We had a room with a terrace which is certainly the best one but it doesn't give you the full privacy as people can walk by. The staff at the reception is very nice and helpful, and try to accommodate your needs.
Breakfast could have been better given the bakeries around, it would have been nicer to have fresh bread rather than frozen buns heated in the oven. Also, fresh juices would have been better than from the cartoon box including fresh fruit salad etc. The rooms are not well sound proofed.
9 May 2023
Beautiful and welcoming
The aesthetic is very beautiful, the terrace is a lovely site. Really enjoyed the hotel and the location to several wonderful piazzas. Staff were welcoming and helpful
Wish guests were permitted to walk the beautiful garden grounds, at least in areas deemed safe and away from old structures.
6 May 2023
loved our visit a must is a tour of the beautiful grounds conducted by a member of the family who own the property.
unique and ideal location. reminded use of a Parador in Spain
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Hotel facilities
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Heating
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
Services
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Daily housekeeping
Reception services
- - Invoice provided
15 May 2024
I would definitely choose to stay here again. Garden views are stunning